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2001 Dodge Dakota

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

16L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,960

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2007389 · manufacturer campaign G28

5 December 2007

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001–2002 · Durango 2001–2002 · Ram 2001–2002

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperable. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the PARK position with the ignition key removed (or in the lock position) or it could allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the PARK position. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly.

39,078 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2004439 · manufacturer campaign D47

20 December 2004

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000–2003 · Durango 2000–2003

What is wrong

On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear progressively over an extended period of time. A worn upper ball joint could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control which may result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the upper ball joints with a revised assembly having improved sealing integrity. Two wheel drive models will be covered by an extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kms.

57,649 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2003245 · manufacturer campaign C35

14 October 2003

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will reroute the wiring harness.

6,065 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2001197 · manufacturer campaign 989

17 July 2001

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000–2001

What is wrong

Certain Quad Cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification.

9,183 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2001065 · manufacturer campaign 975

14 March 2001

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001 · Durango 2001

What is wrong

On certain 4WD vehicles, the electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch. This could cause the transfer case to end up in the neutral position unexpectedly and allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module.

6,722 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 95 2001 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
368 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2001 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2001 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2001 Dodge Dakota at 16 L/100 km combined, emitting 368 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2001 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,960 in fuel, producing roughly 7,392 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.